Sermons on First Base Mine:

Taking Aim For A Better Life Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008

This is a the first in a 6 part series on taking AIM for a Better Life using AIM as an acrostic for Authority, Initiative and Maintenance

Taking AIM for a Better Life Part 1 We’ve been talking about NEW BEGINNINGS that END WELL for the past few weeks.... And truly, we know that God is a God of "New Beginnings" He believes in "Starting Over" He believes in Second, Third, Fourth and many more chances..... But we also must know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2012

1) Refutation of the charge of drunkenness (Acts 2:14-15). 2) Explanation of Pentecost based on Old Testament prophecy (Acts 2:16-21).

This summer has been particularly dry. If you have been traveling or noticing the news, there are varying degrees of drought across North America. The recent rains have turned things around. As the recent rain has been pored out, previously parched and lifeless vegetation is beginning to come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

"The Prodigal Sons" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Sometimes the worst thing God can do is to give us what we want. the prodigal leaves for a "far country", a place which exists first in our hearts.

"The Prodigal Sons", Luke 15:11-32 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Restlessness> vss 1- 11-12 Rebellion> vss 13-16 Repentance> vss 17-19 Reconciliation> vss 20-24 Resentment> vss 25-32 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

Why Should We Love Jesus?

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

We love Jesus because he loved us first. This sermon was preached during a Youth Group Retreat

When we ask young people why they believe in God or attend church, we often hear responses like: "I don’t know" "I grew up in church" "I like my friends here" "My parents made me come" While these answers explain why someone might be present at church, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2017

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. We sometimes base our opinion of someone on the way they look. This is risky, because a person’s appearance has nothing to do with their character.

I buried a friend of mine twelve years ago this June (6/4/09); it was a funeral unlike any I’d ever attended. My friend was a biker. He rode a big loud Harley Davidson motorcycle, wore leathers, a bandana on his head, and had a beard that covered his entire chest. His arms were covered with ...read more

Denomination: Other

It's All About Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 5, 2017

It's all about love - loving God and loving others. Everything else is misdirection. This message explores this theme, based on Paul's admonition to the church at Ephesus.

Message - November 5, 2017 - Ephesians 1:15-23 Last Sunday 11 of us from this congregation got together after the service to go for a prayer walk. We spent some time together to get oriented to what we were about to do. We talked about some basic principles of praying for the community and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God - An Introduction

Contributed by R. Erin Lenth on May 18, 2003

Based on an outline by Dan Borchert, this message provides an introduction to God... who He is... what He’s done... and what he’s doing.

Based on an outline by Dan Borchert What’s the first thing most of us want to know when we meet someone new? It may seem trivial, but the two things that always seem to come up in the first two minutes of a first-time conversation: Who are you? What do you do? How many of you know God? I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Methodist

Planks, Specks, Pigs, And Pearls Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 13, 2007

Judgment is a common problem that divides people, destroys relationships. Jesus warns us not to judge based on external appearances, while insisting that we are capable of discernment.

Sermon on the Mount - # 10 Judgment and Discernment Text: Matthew 7: 1-6 What does Jesus mean when He says “Do not judge?” To begin to answer those questions one must look closely at the entire content of the Sermon on the Mount. What is the central theme of this discourse? The authentic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Right In Front Of You (Feeding Of 5000) Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 19, 2009

This is a message based on the feeding of the 5000. It encourages people to look at what they already have. Give it over to the Lord and let him do amazing things with it.

Right In Front of You Feeding the 5000 | Dr. Marty Baker | September 20, 2009 Good morning and welcome to The Creek. I am so glad that you are here. I want to take this time to welcome all those in our Grovetown campus and all those watching across the world on the net. Today we are continuing our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Soaring Like An Eagle

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

When we wait on the Lord and make our decisions based on His word, we will mount up like wings of eagles as we serve God.

Soaring like an eagle Isaiah 40:21-31 Good morning/ turn to Isaiah 40:21-31 Did you know that your attitude plays a factor on how much you will gain out of the service? Stinking thinking can destroy you and will distract you from God. If you came in church overwhelmed by what all you have to do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Way Of Meeting My Needs Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 6, 2008

Sermon looks at the topic of tithing and how God promises blessings in our lives when we put his Kingdom work first

GOD’S WAY OF MEETING MY NEEDS 50 Days of Faith Part 5 – 2nd Cor. 9:6-15 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren For the past four weeks we’ve been in our series “50 Days of Faith.” I’m real excited about what God is doing here at Calvary (ie series, youth, studies). Throughout this series we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13

Loving God With Our Whole Heart Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2023

Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023

Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023 [The following was not all stated when shared publicly due to the limits of both time and general nature of only developing notes as a form of preparation which I neither memorize nor read… but ...read more

Scripture: John 21:16, Matthew 7:29, John 8:2, John 14:10, John 16:3, John 6:68, John 1:41-42, Matthew 26:33, Matthew 26:34, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:34, John 13:38, Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:66-72, Luke 22:55-60, John 18:16-27, John 21:15-22, Mark 12:30, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 16:22, Matthew 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You've Got Mail: Pergamum Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 13, 2009

The third in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Pergamum in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

You’ve Got Mail: Pergamum Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL For those of you just joining us, we’ve spent the past couple of weeks camped in the Book of Revelation. Rather than trudging through the more puzzling prophetic passages, though, we’ve been pouring over the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

"'tis The Season"

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Nov 30, 2009

This is the first of this year’s Advent series. It is an introduction of sorts that encourages God’s people not to miss the significance of the Christmas season.

Introduction: You know it’s Christmas when… 1. You catch yourself checking your “to-do” list twice. 2. You’re ready to offer a cash reward to anyone who can find the Sears wishbook. 3. You’re willing to eat Christmas baking right out of the freezer. 4. You find yourself randomly humming Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

More Than Meets The Eye Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 23, 2009

8th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We need to base what we think about God on His Word, not on what we observe in this world.

In 1984, James Ealy was convicted in the 1982 brutal murders of 33 year old Christine Parker, her two children and one grandchild. Two years later, the Illinois Appellate Court overturned the conviction - even as justices acknowledged Ealy almost certainly was guilty. They said police had arrested ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist